Conscious
Philippa Forrester
‘No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.’ Sylvia Earle, Goddess of Ocean Conservation.
Welcome to Conscious. I wanted to make this podcast so that we could, in the face of a tidal wave of environmental bad news, chat to the unsung heroes, normal everyday people with one thing in common - making change happen and inspiring us in the process.
Whether it’s growing their own food, running a sustainable hotel, helping us decide which foods to put on our plate or make-up to slap on our face, or the ins and outs of heating our homes and transporting ourselves without polluting the planet, we will be meeting people from all walks of life who have one thing in common - they are all conscious of the need to change the way we think and the things we do and they have some great ideas.
We’ll rampage through the trials, tribulations and ideals of what it really means to live a life conscious of the affects we are having on our planet.
Please subscribe for some fascinating conversations, as the more we know the better.
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01/23/24 • 44 min
If you’ve watched any of the films on my YouTube channel you will know that I have been on an electric car (aka an EV) journey - but it isn’t just me and my fellow drivers, the whole industry has gone through a revolution. If you are thinking about making a switch or just interested to know how the pushback on the EV mandate changes things, then stay tuned and join me in welcoming Mark Busby from the Hendy Group to Conscious this week.
02/06/24 • 44 min
Entrepreneur and App the two words go hand in hand. As any entrepreneur knows there is a wealth of difference between a good idea and actually doing something and manifesting that idea, it’s especially challenging when it also requires a shift in consciousness and harnessing some good old people power to prevent waste. Our guest today, armed with passion and the courage of her convictions, launched the amazing app Oleo and shares her experience and what we can all learn from it.
04/09/24 • 52 min
With veganism on the rise and so much negativity about meat production we felt the urge to talk to a farmer. And our guest this week is inspiring.
George Ford, with a keen knowledge of environmental science, has changed everything about the way his family farm, Nempnett Pastures, now under his guardianship, is run. Now in it’s sixth generation, George is leading the way for transparency, sustainability and the kind of beef and poultry farming system which actually might have been more recognisable in our past and which is kinder to not just the planet but the animals too.
01/09/24 • 42 min
We talk a lot about what it takes to make change, innovation, imagination but there is also a certain amount of courage too.
You may recognise our guest today and I’m going to take a shot, at saying you probably won’t associate him with sustainability. In fact you will associate him more with shots because he often features as the cocktail expert on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch here in the UK.
He is also the brains and creative zest behind ‘World of Zing’ a whole range of ready made cocktails. So how do you go from cocktail maker to world changer? How on earth do we make cocktails environmentally friendly. Pritesh Mody our guest today has what he thinks could be the answer and he’s prepared to put his money where his mouth is and has launched his cocktail business with an innovation which will make a difference. So, you can understand that the office around him is buzzing with activity, sorry it's a bit noisy, but he’s here to tell us more about it.
10/31/23 • 50 min
Our guest today literally laughs in the face of climate change. Matt Winning is not only a stand up comedian and author but also an academic researcher at the coal face of mind boggling and often depressing climate change issues. So what exactly is there to laugh about?
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Jo Ruxton MBE: Producer of A Plastic Ocean on how the documentary changed the course of her life
Conscious
03/05/24 • 47 min
Today is going to be a cracking listen... you won’t be able to think in the same way after you have heard our guest and I’m thrilled she could take the time to be with us.
She has been hailed by Sir David Attenborough as the woman responsible for starting the plastic free movement. A Plastic Ocean was a film which changed the face of ocean conservation, making a wide audience aware of the insidious spread of plastic and micro plastic in our oceans.
Jo Ruxton, our guest today produced that film and can tell us about some of the magic and some of the mayhem she has witnessed, first hand in the remotest parts of our oceans. She went on to found Ocean Generation and can share what we can all do to make a difference.
Professor Jane Barker: Peat free compost is here to stay, but why is it so important to our future?
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03/12/24 • 38 min
Our guest today is Professor Jane Barker who lives and works on a farm in the Lake District, with her husband, a fifth-generation sheep farmer.
She farms sheep, including rare breeds, has a herd of foul ponies, restores peatland and, inspired by an early twentieth century gardening book, has the most extraordinary compost making company, which was nominated for the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show sustainable garden product of the year.
We'll be talking all things gardening.
This week's guest has been ferocious in his determination to make a difference. Often at times controversial, he has sparked the debate on whether to reintroduce wolves to Scotland, he is a 'doer', whether it is creating awareness of conservation issues in Belize to founding the European Nature Trust or rewinding the Alladale Estate in Scotland, Paul’s extraordinary energy is focused on his mission to re-connect people with nature for one purpose, getting conservation work done - urgently.
Mary Colwell: Saving the iconic curlew to a brand new natural history GCSE - one woman’s journey
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03/26/24 • 46 min
Our guest today works wonders making a big difference quietly and purposefully and as a consequence, She has been named number 27 of the 50 most influential conservationists in the UK, her beautiful books sit on my shelf, but Curlew Moon is my favourite.
Not only is it a beautifully crafted tribute to our iconic wading bird and its plight, but it was just the start of a conservation journey for Mary who’s inspiring influence is about to stretch as far as our classrooms.
01/16/24 • 52 min
Here to talk everything from biodiversity credits to finding meaning and purpose to travelling more consciously, our guest today has made the journey from a career in IT to running an international travel company that makes a big difference.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Conscious have?
Conscious currently has 26 episodes available.
What topics does Conscious cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Environmental, How To, Environment, Climate Change, Nature, Podcasts, Education, Conscious and Sustainability.
What is the most popular episode on Conscious?
The episode title 'Adam Hall: Can saving the surf actually help save the planet?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Conscious?
The average episode length on Conscious is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of Conscious released?
Episodes of Conscious are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Conscious?
The first episode of Conscious was released on Oct 4, 2023.
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